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Black Bean Patties over Sweet Potato Salad

Are you a fan of cilantro? Because I know not everyone is. We, however are proud members of Team Cilantro. We add bunches of it to Asian dishes and Mexican dishes and often use it to garnish salads and salsas.

For this dish, cilantro is present in both the black bean patties and the sweet potato salad. (So if you’re anti-cilantro, I suggest you skip this one.)

Serves 6.

Black Bean Patties

Ingredients

1 can black beans

1 yellow pepper, chopped

1 white onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tomato, chopped

3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

Extra-virgin olive oil (for frying)

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Season with salt and pepper.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil gets hot, add spoonfuls of the black bean mixture. Fry on one side until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Flip over and fry for an additional 3 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Season with more salt and pepper. Serve over sweet potato salad.